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Webmaster · Webmaster

Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...

Buzz73 · Buzz73

Hi all, and 'thank you' to the administrators. We're doing the final preparations to sell our home in NE Vic, near Wodonga before taking long service leave and giving life on the road a try to see if it's for us, before quitting work. Not sure where we will be heading, but across to WA, up the coast as far a...

Hello All, new member just joined. · Bozza Boomba

Hi All, I am a new member living in Hervey Bay Qld, my wife and I are old nomads from the cmca, we have given up life on the road because of health reasons, but dearly miss it and the companionship it brings. We would like all the members to know that if they are travelling in the Wide Bay and Fraser Coast regi...

johns · johns

Every time I post something its has a tag attached to it. What am I doing wrong, or what does it mean?

Chris Hawkins · Chris Hawkins

Hi everyone, We've been on the road in our JB Dreamline coming up a year now, and thought it was about time we got serious and joined up. I'm still working full-time from the van, Russ is a gentleman of leisure for a while

. We've met some lovely people on our travels so far, most people are very happy t...

Wardy1 · Wardy1

Actually been a member here for a while, just been getting a feel for how things operate. I'm more bald than grey LOL, Hope that's ok 67 years young and single (also gay, as if that matters.... In these times I certainly hope not). I've been running caravan parks for the last 8 years. My current location i...

BernJen · BernJen

Hi all. We have been camping with tents and camper trailers for many decades but now coming into retirement we are looking to buy a bus for a bit more luxury and ease of travelling. Based in QLD there is much to see and do, so when the formal retirement comes Dec this year we will take to the roads outback f...

Sandy55 · Sandy55

Hi all, yes we are total newbies, have our first caravan and heading off next week on a 7 week adventure from NE Vic to Lightning Ridge, St George, Dalby, Gold Coast and then slowly back down the coast to home. Very excited and looking forward to meeting lots of fellow travellers on our way around. Hoping...

Sandy55 · Sandy55

Wondering if anyone has driven the Olympic highway to Cootamundra recently and can tell me the condition of the road? Not sure whether to go that way or up to Coolac and then to Cootamundra? Thanks The Newbies

reynolds · reynolds

Does anybody think their van and tow vehicle should be charged the same as a b double, i don't ,so lets start a campaign to change this unfair charge. Ted R

Hi from new member in Adelaide. · PAJ32

Hi, myself & my partner live in Adelaide & looking to do a bit of travel around the country over the next few years. I have been involved in the motor trade all my working life, I recently bought an NT Pajero Platinum diesel which we intend to use for some travel. (It is very well kitted out with A/...

RedProw · RedProw

Hi all, A brief intro. My beautiful wife and myself have been vanning for the past 6 years, although the trips are not as frequent as we would like, we endeavour to get away as often as possible. We are hopeful that we can combine our travel and work obligations over the coming years and with new technolo...

Ian195 · Ian195

Hello, the name is Ian from Seymour Vic. The wife (Wendy) and I have a long history of vanning, tenting etc going back to the seventies with the usual hiatus when the kids were in high school. Now retired with a 2018 Retreat caravan and Nissan Navara towing and getting about a bit. I'm not blog or forum com...

John Giles · John Giles

Does anyone on the forum have an Essential caravan, have one on order from Ian Grants, any criticisms I should be aware of. We are long term caravanners so am not new to the game, but like to be aware of any potential problems or faults before they occur.

New Member · WBD

Hi there to all existing members. My name is Brian and I have chosen the New Topic site to introduce myself. Not sure if this is where I was meant to go to introduce myself but I am happy to be educated if its wrong. My wife and I live in Adelaide and have been happy caravaners for the past 4 years. It all starte...

guggerlugs · guggerlugs

Hi I am a Kiwi nomad I like to get to Aus as often as possible (kids are there) I have sold my motorhome in NZ now my wife and I have worn it out and would like to travel OZ until I wear it out (if possible) or were worn out. We find that car and motorhome rental is a bit prohibitive and limiting as you can only drive...

RustyJeep · RustyJeep

Hello this is my first post here and unfortunately after today I need some advice/help. 30km from Broken Hill my tandem caravan wheel ran off the steep edge of the bitumen and all hell broke loose. I had glanced in the mirror at a truck that was closing fast from behind when it happened. He then flashed hi...

stasys50 · stasys50

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any tips on starting the fridge on gas in a 2018 Jayco Silverline. Been in storage for a while, so probably has air in the gas line, but after at least 12 attempts (and unlocking the gas lock-out fuction many times) error code 50 keeps coming up. Any ideas????? Cheers.

MuzzMelbourne · MuzzMelbourne

Hi folks, Just getting in to the community side of things, so hopefully I will get to know you folks. Ummm, based in Frankston. Did the Nullabor 20 times(10 returns) in seven years in the late '80's whilst living in Perth in/on various vehicles. From Mildura originally, lived in Perth, Penrith, Ali...

Brifor · Brifor

Hi All, on my Winnebago console the fresh water level is showing continually as 0, when I know it is full or has water in it. From what I understand these units can be calibrated, I have looked in the manual but I can't find any information as to how to go about this. I have attached a picture of the unit, do...

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	STICKY: Welcome and Forum Rules (closed) (Preview) Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...	Webmaster	0	38140	01:51 PM May 13, 2013 by Webmaster
	Another couple of newbies (Preview) Hi all, and 'thank you' to the administrators. We're doing the final preparations to sell our home in NE Vic, near Wodonga before taking long service leave and giving life on the road a try to see if it's for us, before quitting work. Not sure where we will be heading, but across to WA, up the coast as far a...	Buzz73	0	102	06:27 PM Sep 20, 2023 by Buzz73
	Hello All, new member just joined. (Preview) Hi All, I am a new member living in Hervey Bay Qld, my wife and I are old nomads from the cmca, we have given up life on the road because of health reasons, but dearly miss it and the companionship it brings. We would like all the members to know that if they are travelling in the Wide Bay and Fraser Coast regi...	Bozza Boomba	1	231	08:54 PM Sep 11, 2023 by yobarr
	advice please (Preview) Every time I post something its has a tag attached to it. What am I doing wrong, or what does it mean?	johns	3	448	04:02 PM Sep 10, 2023 by Are We Lost
	Chris and Russ on the road (Preview) Hi everyone, We've been on the road in our JB Dreamline coming up a year now, and thought it was about time we got serious and joined up. I'm still working full-time from the van, Russ is a gentleman of leisure for a while . We've met some lovely people on our travels so far, most people are very happy t...	Chris Hawkins	0	196	02:13 PM Sep 6, 2023 by Chris Hawkins
	Hi All! (Preview) Actually been a member here for a while, just been getting a feel for how things operate. I'm more bald than grey LOL, Hope that's ok 67 years young and single (also gay, as if that matters.... In these times I certainly hope not). I've been running caravan parks for the last 8 years. My current location i...	Wardy1	2	243	07:32 AM Aug 30, 2023 by Possum3
	New to Grey Nomads (Preview) Hi all. We have been camping with tents and camper trailers for many decades but now coming into retirement we are looking to buy a bus for a bit more luxury and ease of travelling. Based in QLD there is much to see and do, so when the formal retirement comes Dec this year we will take to the roads outback f...	BernJen	2	319	01:28 PM Aug 17, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Newbies (Preview) Hi all, yes we are total newbies, have our first caravan and heading off next week on a 7 week adventure from NE Vic to Lightning Ridge, St George, Dalby, Gold Coast and then slowly back down the coast to home. Very excited and looking forward to meeting lots of fellow travellers on our way around. Hoping...	Sandy55	5	358	03:16 PM Aug 14, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Olympic highway (Preview) Wondering if anyone has driven the Olympic highway to Cootamundra recently and can tell me the condition of the road? Not sure whether to go that way or up to Coolac and then to Cootamundra? Thanks The Newbies	Sandy55	3	350	10:52 AM Aug 8, 2023 by rmoor
	toll charges on sydney motorways, (Preview) Does anybody think their van and tow vehicle should be charged the same as a b double, i don't ,so lets start a campaign to change this unfair charge. Ted R	reynolds	14	1799	10:46 AM Aug 3, 2023 by PAJ32
	Hi from new member in Adelaide. (Preview) Hi, myself & my partner live in Adelaide & looking to do a bit of travel around the country over the next few years. I have been involved in the motor trade all my working life, I recently bought an NT Pajero Platinum diesel which we intend to use for some travel. (It is very well kitted out with A/...	PAJ32	2	344	03:22 PM Jul 31, 2023 by PAJ32
	G'Day All (Preview) Hi all, A brief intro. My beautiful wife and myself have been vanning for the past 6 years, although the trips are not as frequent as we would like, we endeavour to get away as often as possible. We are hopeful that we can combine our travel and work obligations over the coming years and with new technolo...	RedProw	5	461	04:38 PM Jul 26, 2023 by Possum3
	Finally, I'm grey enough to sign up (Preview) Hello, the name is Ian from Seymour Vic. The wife (Wendy) and I have a long history of vanning, tenting etc going back to the seventies with the usual hiatus when the kids were in high school. Now retired with a 2018 Retreat caravan and Nissan Navara towing and getting about a bit. I'm not blog or forum com...	Ian195	2	444	09:44 PM Jul 13, 2023 by Possum3
	Essential caravans (Preview) Does anyone on the forum have an Essential caravan, have one on order from Ian Grants, any criticisms I should be aware of. We are long term caravanners so am not new to the game, but like to be aware of any potential problems or faults before they occur.	John Giles	1	392	01:24 PM Jul 8, 2023 by Possum3
	New Member (Preview) Hi there to all existing members. My name is Brian and I have chosen the New Topic site to introduce myself. Not sure if this is where I was meant to go to introduce myself but I am happy to be educated if its wrong. My wife and I live in Adelaide and have been happy caravaners for the past 4 years. It all starte...	WBD	1	567	08:55 AM May 30, 2023 by Possum3
	advice re car storage and licencing (Preview) Hi I am a Kiwi nomad I like to get to Aus as often as possible (kids are there) I have sold my motorhome in NZ now my wife and I have worn it out and would like to travel OZ until I wear it out (if possible) or were worn out. We find that car and motorhome rental is a bit prohibitive and limiting as you can only drive...	guggerlugs	7	570	02:38 PM May 28, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Hello & Advice for wheel repair in Broken Hill (Preview) Hello this is my first post here and unfortunately after today I need some advice/help. 30km from Broken Hill my tandem caravan wheel ran off the steep edge of the bitumen and all hell broke loose. I had glanced in the mirror at a truck that was closing fast from behind when it happened. He then flashed hi...	RustyJeep	14	704	11:35 AM May 28, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Dometic fridge GAS Lockout (Preview) Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any tips on starting the fridge on gas in a 2018 Jayco Silverline. Been in storage for a while, so probably has air in the gas line, but after at least 12 attempts (and unlocking the gas lock-out fuction many times) error code 50 keeps coming up. Any ideas????? Cheers.	stasys50	10	771	01:32 PM May 26, 2023 by Craig1
	Hi all, Murray here. (Preview) Hi folks, Just getting in to the community side of things, so hopefully I will get to know you folks. Ummm, based in Frankston. Did the Nullabor 20 times(10 returns) in seven years in the late '80's whilst living in Perth in/on various vehicles. From Mildura originally, lived in Perth, Penrith, Ali...	MuzzMelbourne	8	674	09:50 PM May 24, 2023 by Cupie
	Calibrating Winnebago water console (Preview) Hi All, on my Winnebago console the fresh water level is showing continually as 0, when I know it is full or has water in it. From what I understand these units can be calibrated, I have looked in the manual but I can't find any information as to how to go about this. I have attached a picture of the unit, do...	Brifor	4	519	06:33 PM May 21, 2023 by MuzzMelbourne
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